Queen's Of Cuisine | by Martha Logan
Queens of Cuisine... Aristocrats of the Kitchen... are these recipes for cakes, cookies, pies, and other baked and fried foods. They are tasty delicacies worthy of praise . . . destined to reign as family favorites. Such foods of distinction deserve your attention. Once you try them, you, too, will crown these recipes as queens of your cuisine.
| Title | Queen's Of Cuisine |
| Author | Martha Logan |
| Publisher | Swift & Company |
| Year | 1920 |
| Copyright | 1920, Swift & Company |
| Amazon | Queens of Cuisine |
By Martha Logan, Home Economist For Swift & Company.
Baking Ingredient Hints- 1 square (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate = 3 tablespoons cocoa. 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour = 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted cake flour. 1 cup sifted cake flour = 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons s...
- Martha's Favorite Cake
- Creaming Method Yield Two 8-inch layers. 1/2 cup Swift'ning 2 eggs. 1 cup sugar 2 cups sifted cake flour. 1 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons double acting baking powder. 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4...
- Brown Sugar Cake
- Creaming Method Yield Two 8-inch layers. 1/2 cup Swift'ning 2 eggs. 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups sifted cake flour. 1 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons double acting baking powder. 1 teaspoon vanil...
- Danish Layer Cake
- Creaming Method. Yield Two 9-inch layers. 1/2 cup Swift'ning. 6 egg yolks. 1 cup sugar. 2 cups sifted cake flour. 1 teaspoon salt. 3 teaspoons double acting baking powder. 1 te...
- Applesauce Cake
- Creaming Method 1/2 cup Swift'ning 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon vanilla. 2 cups sifted cake flour. 1 1/2 teaspoons double acting baking powder 1/2 teaspoon soda. Yield 7 1...
- Prize Chocolate Cake
- Creaming Method 2/3 cup Swift'ning 1 1/3 cups sugar 1 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon vanilla. 2 eggs. Yield Three 8-inch or two 9-inch layers. 2 1/3 cups sifted cake flour 3/4 teaspoon so...
- Banana Cake
- Creaming Method 1/2 cup Swift'ning 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon vanilla. 2 eggs. 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour. Yield Two 9-inch layers. 1/4 teaspoon soda. 2 tea...
- Golden Halo Cake
- Quick Mix. No Creaming Method. Yield Two 9-inch layers, or three 8-inch layers. Preparation Pre-heat oven and set at 375 F. Line bottoms of two 9-inch or three 8-inch round layer cake...
- Anniversary White Cake
- Quick Mix—No Creaming Method. Yield Two 9-inch layers, or three 8-inch layers. Preparation Pre-heat oven and set at 375 F. Line bottoms of two 9-inch or three 8-inch round layer cake ...
- Red Regal Chocolate Cake
- Quick Mix—No Creaming Method Yield: = Two 9-inch layers, or three 8-inch layers. Preparation Pre-heat oven and set at 375 F. Line bottoms of two 9-inch or three 8-inch round layer cak...
- Chocolate Cake
- Quick Mix—No Creaming Method Yield = Two 9-inch layers or three 8-inch layers. Preparation Pre-heat oven and set at 375 F. Line bottoms of two 9-inch or three 8-inch round layer cake pan...
- Nut Cake
- Quick Mix—No Creaming Method Yield 7 1/2 x 72 x 1 3/4-inch loaf. Preparation Pre-heat oven and set at 350 F. Line bottom of 7 1/2 x 12 x 1 3/4-inch pan with two layers of waxed paper....
- White Cup Cakes
- Creaming Method Yield 18 medium cup cakes. 1/2 cup Swift'ning 2 cups sifted cake flour. 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 teaspoons double acting baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk. 1 teasp...
- Fruited Cup Cakes
- Creaming Method Yield 18 medium cup cakes. 1/2 cup Swift'ning 1 cup seedless raisins. 1 cup sugar 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour. 1 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons double acting baking powder. ...
- How To Make Icings
- Snowy Cream Frosting Filling and frosting for three 8-inch layers or for two 9-inch layers. 1/2 cup Swift'ning 1 1 3/4 cups sifted confectioner's sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon milk. 1 ...
- Lemon Frosting
- Yield Filling and frosting for two 9-inch layers or three 8-inch layers. 1/4 cup Swift'ning 3/4 teaspoon salt. 1 egg yolk 2 1/2 cups sifted confectioner's. 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind sug...
- Chocolate Frosting
- Yield Filling and frosting for two 9-inch layers or three 8-inch layers. 1/4 cup Swift'ning 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. 1/4 cup boiling water 1/2 cup sifted cocoa. 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups s...
- Caramel Icing
- Yield Filling and frosting for three 8rinch layers or two 9-inch layers. 1/4 cup Swift'ning 1 1/3 cups brown sugar 2 tablespoons corn sirup 1/3 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1 2/3 cups sifted c...
- Quick Fudge Frosting
- Yield Filling and frosting for three 8-inch layers or two 9-inch layers. 1/2 cup Swift'ning 3/4 cup sifted cocoa 1 egg yolk 1 3/4 cups sifted confectioner's sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup ...
- How To Make A Convenient Biscuit Mix
- Yield About 9 cups. 1 cup Swift'ning. 4 tablespoons double acting baking powder 8 cups sifted flour. 4 teaspoons salt. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut Swift'ning into ...
- Baking Powder Biscuits
- Yield 14 small or 7 large biscuits. With Biscuit Mix. 2 cups Swift'ning Biscuit Mix. 2/3 cup milk (about). Put biscuit mix in mixing bowl. Or Without Biscuit Mix 1/4 cup Swift'ni...
- Pinwheel Biscuits
- Yield 12 large rolls 2 cups Swift'ning Biscuit Mix 2/3 cup milk (about) Put biscuit mix in mixing bowl. Make well in Swift'ning mixture. Add milk and stir. Turn onto lightly floured board. Knead...
- Glazed Coffee Cake
- Yield 10 to 12 servings. 3 cups Swift'ning Biscuit Mix. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 2 tablespoons sugar. 1/2 cup steamed raisins. 1 egg. 3/4 cup orange marmalade or jam. 1 1/4 cups mi...
- Dessert Shortcake
- Yield 4 large shortcakes. 2 cups Swift'ning Biscuit Mix 2 tablespoons sugar. 1 egg. 1/2 cup milk (about) Put biscuit in mixing bowl. Add sugar and blend. Put egg into measuring cup. Add...
- Egg Roll
- Yield 8 servings. Filling 6 hard-cooked eggs. 1/2 cup minced celery. 1 tablespoon minced parsley. 1/3 cup salad dressing. 1 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon white pepper. 1 teasp...
- Three Layer Cheese Cake
- Yield 72 servings. 3 cups Swift'ning Biscuit Mix. 1 1/4 cups milk (about). 2 cups grated sharp cheese (1/2 pound). Prepared mustard 1 teaspoon paprika. Add milk to biscuit mix to for...
- Pecan Caramel Biscuits
- Yield 12 biscuits. 6 tablespoons melted Swift'ning 3 cups sifted cake flour 4 1/2 teaspoons double acting baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 to 1 cup milk. 1/4 cup butter or fortified margar...
- Biscuit Baskets
- Yield 12 biscuit baskets. 2 cups Swift'ning Biscuit Mix 2/3 cup milk (about) Place biscuit mix in bowl. Add milk quickly and stir until blended to form a soft dough. Turn onto lightly floured...
- Quick Yeast Rolls
- Yield 12 large rolls. 2 1/2 to 3 cups Swift'ning Biscuit Mix. 1 package compressed or dry granular yeast. 3/4 cup milk. 1 tablespoon sugar. 1 egg. 2 tablespoons melted Swift'ning....
- Cheese Biscuit Diamonds
- Yield 12 biscuits 1/4 cup Swift'ning. 1 teaspoon salt. 2 cups sifted flour. 3/4 cup milk (about) 3 teaspoons double acting baking powder. 3/4 cup grated sharp cheese. Sift togethe...
- How To Make Quick Breads. Cream Puffs
- Yield 78 medium cream puffs. 1/2 cup Swift'ning 1 cup boiling water 1 cup sifted flour. 1 teaspoon salt 4 eggs. Add Swift'ning to water and bring to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once,...
- Delicate Ginger Bread
- Yield One pan, 8x8 inches. 1/4 cup Swift'ning 1/2 cup sugar. 1 egg 1/2 cup molasses. 1 1/2 cups sifted flour. 2 teaspoons double acting baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ...
- Apricot Nut Bread
- Yield 9 x 5-inch loaf, 2 3/4-inches deep; 30 to 35 slices. 1/2 cup Swift'ning. 3/4 cup chopped, dried apricots * (3 1/2 ounces) 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg. 2 cups sifted flour....
- Crisp Waffles
- Yield About 7 medium waffles. 6 tablespoons melted Swift'ning 2 cups sifted flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar. 3 teaspoons double acting baking powder 2 eggs 2 cups milk. Sift tog...
- Muffins And Variations
- Yield 12 muffins, 2 3/4 inches in diameter. 4 tablespoons melted Swift'ning. 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour. 3 teaspoons double acting baking powder. 1 teaspoon salt. 2 tablespoons ...
- How To Make Cookies. Molasses Cookies
- Yield 10 dozen. 3/4 cup Swift'ning. 1 cup sugar. 2 eggs. 1 cup molasses 4 cups sifted flour. 1 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon soda. 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons ginger. 3/4 c...
- Refrigerator Cookies
- Yield 8 dozen. 1 cup Swift'ning. 2 cups brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs. 3 1/2 cups sifted flour. 1 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon soda. 1 cup chopped nut meats. Cream Swift'...
- Drop Sugar Cookies
- Yield 8 dozen. 2/3 cup Swift'ning. 1/2 teaspoon soda. 1 2/3 cups sugar. 1 teaspoon salt. 2 teaspoons vanilla. 2 teaspoons double acting baking powder 2 eggs. 3 1/2 cups sifted ...
- Date Fills
- Yield 90 bars. 1x2 inches. 1 cup Swift'ning. 2 1/2 cups sifted flour. 1 cup brown sugar. 1 teaspoon soda. 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups rolled oats. Cream Swift'ning...
- Brownies
- Yield 24 squares 1 1/2 inches. 1/3 cup Swift'ning. 3/4 cup sifted flour. 1/2 teaspoon double acting baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 cup chopped pecans. 1 cup sugar. 2 eggs. ...
- Pecan Tea Cookies
- Yield About 6 dozen. 1 cup Swift'ning 1/2 cup sugar. 2 teaspoons vanilla. 2 cups sifted flour. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 2 cups finely chopped pecans. Cream Swift'ning, sugar, and vanill...
- Rolled Oat Goodies
- Yield 10 dozen. 2 1/4 cups sifted flour 2 teaspoons soda. 1 teaspoon salt. 2 cups rolled oats. 1/2 cup chopped nut meats cup Swift'ning 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs. 1 teaspoon vanilla ...
- How To Make Pastry. Swift'Ning Pastry Mix
- Yield About 11 cups. 1 pound (2 1/3 cups) Swift'ning. 7 cups sifted flour. 1 tablespoon salt (3 teaspoons) Sift flour with salt. Cut in Swift'ning, using a pastry blender, fork, two kni...
- One Deep 8-Inch Pie Crust
- With Swift'ning Pastry Mix 1 cup Swift'ning Pastry Mix. 2 tablespoons water. Place in mixing bowl. (or) Without Swift'ning Pastry Mix 1/3 cup Swift'ning 1 cup sifted flour 1/2 teaspoon...
- Two Deep 8-Inch Pie Crusts
- With Swift'ning Pastry Mix 2 cups Swift'ning Pastry Mix. 3 to 5 tablespoons water. Place in mixing bowl (or) Without Swift'ning. Pastry Mix. 2/3 cup Swift'ning. 2 cups sifted flo...
- Custard Pie
- Yield 5-cut pie. Pastry 1 cup Swift'ning Pastry Mix, enough for a deep 8-inch unbaked pastry shell with standing rim. Filling 3 cups milk. 2 teaspoons vanilla. 4 eggs. 1/2 teas...
- Tart Shells
- Yield 6 shells. 1 1/2 cups Swift'ning Pastry Mix. 2 or 3 tablespoons water. Put pastry mix in mixing bowl. Sprinkle enough water, gradu-ally, over mix, blending with fork, to form a stiff ...
- Blackberry Pie
- Yield 6-cut pie. Pestry 2 cups Swift'ning Pastry Mix, enough for an unbaked two-crust 8-inch deep pie. Filling 2 tablespoons flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons flour. ...
- Lemon Meringue Pie
- Yield 5-cut pie. Pastry 1 cup Swift'ning Pastry Mix, enough for one deep. 8-inch baked pastry shell, fluted edge. Filling 1 1/4 cups sugar 3 egg yolks. 5 tablespoons cornstarch 6 ...
- Pumpkin Pie
- Yield 5-cut pie. Pastry 1 cup Swift-ning Pastry Mix, enough for one deep. 8-inch unbaked pastry shell with standing rim. Filling 2 eggs. 1 1/2 cups light cream or undiluted evapor...
- Butterscotch Pie
- Yield 5-cut pie. Pastry 1 cup Swift'ning Pastry Mix, enough for one deep. 8-inch baked pastry shell, fluted edge. Filling 1/2 cup sugar * 1/2 teaspoon salt. 2 cups scalded milk...
- Pecan Pie
- Yield 5-cut pie. Pastry 3/4 cup Swift'ning Pastry Mix, enough for one shallow. 8-inch unbaked pastry shell, fluted edge. Filling 1 cup pecans. 1 teaspoon vanilla. 3 eggs. 1 ...
- Apple Pie
- Yield 6-cut pie. Pastry 2 cups Swift'ning Pastry Mix, enough for an unbaked two-crust 8-inch deep pie. Filling 4 cups sliced apples (6 medium apples = 5 cups sliced) 1/2 to 3/4 cup s...
- Cherry Pie
- Yield 5-cut pie. Pastry 2 cups Swift'ning Pastry Mix, enough for an unbaked two-crust 8-inch deep pie, fluted edge. Filling 4 cups cooked, tart cherries. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1 cup ...
- Cream Pie
- Yield 5-cut pie. Pastry 1 cup Swift'ning Pastry Mix, enough for one deep. 8-inch baked pastry shell, fluted edge. Filling 1/3 cup flour. 3 slightly beaten egg yolks. 2/3 cup su...
- Rhubarb Pie
- Yield 5-cut pie. Pastry 2 cups Swift'ning Pastry Mix, enough for an unbaked two-crust 8-inch deep pie. Filling 1 egg. 1 teaspoon salt. 2 tablespoons melted butter or fortified mar...
- How To Make Fried Foods. Tea Doughnuts
- Yield 14 medium or 18 small doughnuts. 1 pound Swift'ning for frying 1 tablespoon melted Swift'ning 1 egg. 1/2 cup milk. 1 teaspoon vanilla. 1 1/3 cups sifted flour. 2 teaspoons doub...
- How To Make Raised Doughnuts
- Yield 2 dozen, using cutter 3 inches in diameter with center hole 1 1/2 inches in diameter. 2 to 3 pounds Swift'ning for deep fat frying. 1 package of compressed or dry granular yeast. 1 1...
- How To Make Egg Quickies
- Yield 4 servings. 1 tablespoon Swift'ning 1/4 cup diced onion. 2 cups soft bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk. 4 hard-cooked eggs. 1 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon celery salt. 1 tablespoon m...
- How To Make French Fried Onion Rings
- Yield 6 servings. 1 pound Swift'ning for deep fat frying. 1 cup milk. 1/2 cup flour. 3 Spanish onions. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Heat Swift'ning slowly, in deep kettle, to 350 F....
- How To Make French Fried Potatoes
- Yield 4 servings. 1 pound Swift'ning for deep frying 6 small-sized potatoes (about) Salt. Heat Swift'ning slowly in deep kettle, to 350 F. Wash and pare potatoes and cut lengthwise into ...
- How To Make Corn Fritters
- Yield 6 servings. 1/4 cup Swift'ning. 1/2 teaspoon paprika. 1/2 cup sifted flour. 2 eggs. 1 teaspoon double acting baking powder. 2 cups (No. 2 can)corn kernels. 1 teaspoon sal...
- How To Make Deep-Fat Fried Chicken
- 2 or 3 pounds Swift'ning for frying 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pound frying chicken 1 cup flour. 1 tablespoon salt 1 egg. 1/2 cup milk. Gut frying chicken into quarters or into serving pieces. Steam chic...
- How To Make Ham Croquettes
- Yield 8 medium-sized croquettes. 1 pound Swift'ning for deep fat frying. Sauce 3 tablespoons Swift'ning. 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) flour 1 cup milk. Croquette Ingredients 2 cups gro...
- How To Make Bismarks
- Yield 2 1/4 dozen, using cutter 2 3/4 inches in diameter. 2 to 3 pounds Swift'ning for deep fat frying. 2 cups milk. 1/2 cup Swift'ning. 4 egg yolks plus 1 whole egg. 1/2 cup sugar. ...
- How To Make Meat Dishes. Frankfurt Toastwiches
- Yield 6 toastwiches. 2 tablespoons Swift'ning for frying. 6 frankfurts. 3/4 cup cheese spread * 12 slices bread 2 eggs. 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk. Cut frankfurts in half. Slice...
- How To Make Franciscan Meat Pie
- Yield 6 servings. Biscuit 2 cups Swift'ning Biscuit Mix. Filling 1/4 cup Swift'ning. 1/2 cup chopped onion. 1 pound ground beef, veal, or ham. 2/3 cup milk (about) 1 teaspoo...
- How To Make Creole Meat Shortcakes
- Yield 6 servings. Biscuit 2 1/2 cups Swift'ning Biscuit Mix 1 cup milk (about) Meat Sauce 2 tablespoons Swift'ning. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. 1/2 pound ground beef. 1 teaspoon...
- How To Make Ham Rolls
- Yield 8 servings. Biscuit 2 cups Swift'ning Biscuit Mix. 2/3 cup milk (about) Ham Filling 2 cups ground cooked ham (or corned beef) 1 cup thick gravy or brown sauce. Put biscuit m...
- How To Make Swedish Meat Ring
- Yield 6 servings. Biscuit 3 cups Swift'ning Biscuit Mix. 1 cup milk (about) Filling 1/4 cup chopped green. 2 cups cooked, ground ham or other meat pepper. 1 tablespoon Swift'ni...
- How To Make Meat Pasties
- Yield 6 pasties. Pastry 2 cups Swift'ning Pastry Mix. 3 to 5 tablespoons water. Filling 1 3/4 cups ground cooked meat. 1 tablespoon Swift'ning. 2 tablespoons minced onion. 3...
- Why Accurate Measurements Are Important
- Use standard measuring cups and spoons. Sift flour once before measuring. Put sifted flour lightly into measuring cup by spoonfuls. Do not press flour into cup, or tap it down. Level off top of flo...
- Swiftning. Swift's Bland Lard
- The New Improved Shortening. Finer Cokes Swift'ning contains a wonderworking quick mix ingredient. This wholly new kind of shortening is ideal for all types of cakes. Gives perfect results wit...
